The Daily Dose
SO, WHERE IS EVERYBODY? If there is one thing almost all labs in the country have in common, it is staff shortages at every level and position. In these times it’s truly rare to see a lab fully staffed in all its procedure rooms and......
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Radiation exposure is a significant concern during fluoroscopy guided electrophysiology procedures. A recent study has shown that the use of RADPAD® Radiation Protection Shields can significantly reduce scatter radiation exposure to staff and operators. The study found that mean dosimetric measureme...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical technology, the importance of radiation safety in fluoroscopy labs has never been more critical. As healthcare professionals navigate the complexities of diagnostic and interventional procedures, the need for advanced protection against radiation exposure...
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Discover the groundbreaking findings from a study evaluating RADPAD® Radiation Protection shields! This research underscores the vital role of Collective Protection Equipment (CPE) in reducing operator exposure and introduces RADPAD® as an innovative addition to enhance safety. Key findings reveal a...
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Shedding some light on the impact of chest radiation therapy (XRT) during TAVI procedures. This recent publication examined the impact of chest radiation therapy (XRT) on patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), a minimally invasive procedure for treating aortic valve sten...
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Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a form of intravascular imaging with many benefits for percutaneous coronary intervention practices. The benefits of OCT are further discussed below where the authors explain the use during PCI, compare it with IVUS practices, and elaborate on next-generation de...
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This report published by Cath Lab Digest (CLD)describes a case of a patient undergoing a complex PCI of the left circumflex coronary artery. It is known that during complex procedures, an increase in procedure time and ionizing imaging is required to reach a successful outcome.......
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RADPAD Radiation Protection shields have been tested in many clinical studies to prove their efficacy in reducing radiation exposure, including the study below. Throughout 36 endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedures, dose measurements were taken to evaluate the reduction RADPAD shielding provi...
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Occupational exposure to scatter radiation can present adverse health risks such as the development of brain tumors, cataracts, and much more. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of health problems among electrophysiology/cath lab personnel staff and correlate them with the lengt...
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The efficacy of RADPAD Radiation Protection shielding has been evaluated in over 40 clinical trials, one of which is the study below. This clinical study evaluated RADPAD shielding during 60 Transjugular Liver Biopsies (TJLB). Dose measurements were taken at the primary operator’s chest level ...
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RADPAD® Radiation Protection shields have been studied in over 40 clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy in how well scatter radiation exposure is attenuated during interventional imaging procedures! The study below evaluated RADPAD shielding across 65 consecutive percutaneous coronary interventio...
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RADPAD® Radiation Protection shields have been tested in many clinical studies to prove their efficacy in reducing radiation exposure. Throughout 36 endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedures, dose measurements were taken to evaluate the reduction RADPAD shielding provided. Results showed that s...
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Wrapped up tight and well in hand…Bottomed out with COVID…Rebounding! Oops…just kidding! The procedure yo yo continues to change directions. RTs, RNs and MDs in the interventional suites have seen the progression from full time…to part time…to no time. ...
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Radiation exposure is quite relevant during Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) and many other procedures that require imaging. Check out this article below that was written about a recent study where Very Low Frame Rate Fluoroscopy (VLFF) was evaluated and analyzed on whether it could reduce....
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“Shallow men believe in luck; wise and strong men in the cause and effect.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Here we present an article from the American College of Cardiology that offers a practical perspective on radiation safety, along with some guidance and other useful insights......
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9700 Series – RADPAD® Table Skirts with Anchor are an easy way to reduce your exposure to scatter radiation. We have been getting similar results for years in our outfitted labs, and will prove this on-site. Contact us today, so we can outfit your lab......
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We’re pleased to share the following video on scatter radiation protection and safety. It offers straightforward, practical advice on how to reduce radiation exposure in the lab. Education is Protection. “Just because you can’t smell it, see it or feel it, doesn’t mean it isn’t......
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Your lead apron is drastically reducing your total whole body exposure to scatter radiation, but it is not stopping the bystander effects that result from exposing your unprotected arms, head, and lower body. The radiosensitive cells of your immune system or your vascular system, for......
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Here we present an exciting article discussing the first 10-year report of TAVI durability, which indicates a low rate of structural valve deterioration. John Webb (Center for Heart Valve Innovation, St Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada) told Cardiovascular News: “We now know that these newer trans...
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Your immune system is worth protecting, and it’s not just under your apron. We know radiation affects our immune system. With a simple search you can find hundreds of peer-reviewed studies showing a wide variety of impacts. For our healthcare workers who are exposed to......
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Here we present an interesting review on DNA damage and its role in vascular aging. Specific attention should be paid to the discussion on occupational exposure in fluoroscopy, as this result is unnecessary with the wide array of radiation protection solutions that are available. The......
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Here we take a look at TCT-198 Final Results of the IC-CATARACT (CATaracts Attributed to Radiation in the CaTh Lab) Study: Lens Changes Associated With Radiation in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. See the article here. Wear your leaded glasses. Lean back when you put your......
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Here is an insightful study that brings up questions about how the upward trend in obesity in the general population may adversely affect physician health. Specifically during coronary angiography procedures, elevated patient BMI was associated with considerably increased radiation dose exposure for...
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Six out of seven citations on disposable drapes from ICRP Publication 139: Occupational Radiological Protection are studies on RADPAD®. The proof is in the pudding. “Lightweight disposable lead-free drapes or pads containing tungsten/antimony or bismuth can be placed outside the field of the p...
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Bringing you relevant news, clinical studies, and interesting stories about life in the lab. We want to promote safety and protection from scatter radiation in the lab, but let’s connect with you and have some fun together....
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Hollywood, FL—Under the Florida sunshine, the day after Super Bowl Sunday, interventional physicians attending a “depressing” session devoted to tumors, cataracts, and surgically-repaired backs likened the situation to the concussion problem currently plaguing athletes in the National Football Leagu...
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Interventionalists and their staff are exposed to high amounts of radiation every day due to the long, complicated procedures performed and their proximity to the radiation source. Despite improvements in imaging technology and radiation safety protocols, exposure has increased six-fold in the last...
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The Organization for Occupational Radiation Safety in Interventional Fluoroscopy (ORSIF) has released an article containing the results of a new study that supports the use of RADPAD® and No Brainer®. WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The results of a research study indicate that interventio...
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Author(s): David Wohns, MD, Medical Director, and Ryan Madder, MD, Kresge Cardiac Cath Labs, Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute, Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan Topics: Radiation Safety Robotic PCI Issue Number: Volume 23 – Issue 2 – February, 2015 In the delivery of high-quali...
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Cath lab personnel who spend long hours wearing heavy lead aprons to protect against radiation exposure are more likely to experience musculoskeletal problems than colleagues who work in other hospital settings, according to the results of a survey published in the March 3, 2015, issue......
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